Stakeholder Talks on Proposed Sex Offenders Register System Opens
The Government of Zimbabwe has officially opened a stakeholder consultation workshop aimed at examining the possible establishment of a Sex Offenders Register System in the country, with the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Mrs V. Nyemba, calling for evidence based law reform focused on protecting vulnerable people while respecting constitutional rights.
Addressing senior government officials, members of the judiciary, representatives of the ZRP, ZPCS, Independent Commissions and CSO’s at Monomotapa Hotel in Harare today, Mrs Nyemba said the effectiveness of any legal system should be measured not only by the laws it enacts, but by the justice it delivers. “The question before us is therefore not simply whether we should establish a Sex Offenders Register. Rather, it is whether such a system would strengthen the protection of vulnerable persons, support the administration of justice & enhance public confidence while remaining fully consistent with our laws” PS said.
Senior Magistrate F. Mtombeni endorsed the initiative during a side interview, describing the initiative as a “noble cause” adding that a register should not be treated as a mere bureaucratic exercise, but rather as part of a moral & protective response to harm. “In court, the consequences of sexual violence are not only legal but deeply human. If the register is properly designed, it can strengthen accountability and offer reassurance that society is protecting victims seriously”. Director Child Care Mrs R. Moyo supported the cause by adding that the register has the capacity to reduce recidivism by tracking offenders to avoid reoffending.
With participants from key justice sectors in the process, the Government signalled its commitment to a consultative approach to tackling sexual violence and strengthening protection for vulnerable communities.
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1/ #Ongoing_Harare@MoJLPA through the Law Development Commission (LDC), in partnership with @CALR_ & with support from @UNICEFZIMBABWE , is currently convening a technical consultation to examine the feasibility of establishing a National Sexual Offenders Registry in Zimbabwe
2/ A diverse line-up of experts from different sectors shared their front-line perspectives, as they navigated a fundamental question that governed every session: Does Zimbabwe need a National Sex Offender Registry?
1/ #Mutare The Ministry of Justice - Law Development Commission (LDC), in partnership with @CALR_ hosted its first technical consultation on the feasibility of a National Sexual Offenders’ Registry in Zimbabwe.
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We extend our sincere gratitude to UN Women for the invitation & for their continued support to civil society in Zimbabwe. We look forward to deepening this partnership as we work collectively towards a more equitable society.
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Alongside fellow civil society organisations, we had the valuable opportunity to present CALR's work and impact in advancing the rights and welfare of communities we serve. The engagement provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on the shared agenda of gender
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2/ Participating CBOs are engaging in role-plays to enhance their practical understanding of how collective community concerns can be addressed through the ZHRC Public Protector System better and gain a practical appreciation of the subject matter.
1/ #Ongoing: The Centre for Applied Legal Research (CALR) is continuing its training sessions on administrative justice for Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), with a focus on the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission’s (ZHRC) Public Protector system.
1/ @CALR_ in collaboration with Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) and @zhrc365 is holding a two-day training workshop on administrative justice.
The sessions emphasise the ZHRC’s dual mandate of protecting the public from alleged human rights violations and addressing